6:42 PM,
Jan. 22, 2013

Monmouth University's Ryan Clark battles for the ball in a 2011 game against Stony Brook.

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When Freehold Township's Ryan Clark made his way to Major League Soccer's scouting combine in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., last week, the Monmouth University midfielder wasn't as well known as some of college soccer's top players.

But after four days of games and testing, professional scouts learned what area fans have known for some time.

Clark, who helped lead the Hawks to three straight NCAA Tournament appearances, was selected by the New York Red Bulls with the first pick in Tuesday's supplemental draft. ...